Banana Pudding

Recipe from Paula Deen. Serves 12 to 14.



1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 2/3 cups cold water
1 (3.4 oz) box French vanilla-flavored instant pudding mix
1 (12 oz) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed
1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers
8 medium ripe bananas, sliced
Garnish: whipped topping, vanilla wafers

In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, water, and pudding. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; chill for 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping.

In a serving dish, pour just enough pudding mixture to cover the bottom. Place a layer of vanilla wafers over pudding, followed by half of bananas. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients, beginning and ending with pudding mixture. Garnish with whipped topping and vanilla wafers, if desired. Serve immediately.